ASCA Podcast #79 - Phil Moreland

ASCA Podcast

Phil Moreland comes to Royal Air Force Human Performance & Safety (HPS)from his role as the head of strength and conditioning at the NSW Institute of Sport where he managed the delivery of physical preparation services to institute supported sports and athletes. Phil has dedicated 31 years to the field of high-performance sport, having led a number of leading performance and strength conditioning teams in Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Brunei and Vietnam. QUOTES “The reality of it is 80% of the Royal Air Force is a corporate based work force” “At the end of the day, we are in a people business, and we have to drive relationships” “In the RAF, if you can get command buy-in, they can drive out directives, but you still need to create that ownership and autonomy” “It is all about understanding what good looks like in a job and how to take that back” “if you get that wellbeing piece right, the rest of the performance aspect will come with it” “Make sure you are always reflecting on yourself and making sure you are always getting better” SHOWNOTES 1) Phil’s backstory and transition from sport to the tactical space with the Royal Air Force (RAF) 2) The diverse range of staff and competencies in the RAF 3) Differences between working with athletes and the RAF and understanding what performance is for the many different roles in the RAF 4) How to improve reach and engagement within the tactical space and autonomy KPIs 5) Capability or strength and fitness testing in the RAF and changes in overseas armed forces’ testing 6) Applying performance principles to different RAF roles 7) Characteristics of tactical support services that Phil would take back into a sporting environment 8) Opportunities for strength & conditioning with the RAF 9) Being let go from roles and mentors not handing things to you on a platter as opportunities for self-development PEOPLE MENTIONED Kevin Thompson Natalie Cook Kerri Pottharst Kelvin Giles